The volume of accessible data is going through a major transformation. More and more, customers flag privacy as a high priority in how they navigate digital environments. Customers expect real change—and they are getting it in the form of new digital privacy laws, updated regulations, and game-changing initiatives like Google Privacy Sandbox. Once Google gets […]
Econometrics is an applied science that extracts quantifiable relationships (called estimators) in observable economic data. Simple enough, right? The problem is that we’ll never be able to nail these relationships down exactly, so the game is to use available data to uncover reliable estimators to be used in models that explain what we see and […]
If you are in digital marketing or reside in the EU, you’ve most likely heard a lot of chatter around the GDPR recently. But what exactly is the GDPR, what do consumers think about it, and how will this affect marketing? What is the GDPR? The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a set of […]
In part one of this three part series on using aligned digital media strategies to boost business objectives, I reviewed considerations for new customer acquisition via digital channels and tactics. While acquisition remains a top priority for marketers today, it is equally important to retain those customers once they’re acquired. Customers dictate their relationships with […]
When I speak with clients, I often ask them to take me down the road of their digital customer journey. This keeps the conversation open and free-flowing. I usually learn a lot about what my clients are looking for – and planning for – in the future. It gives us time to talk about wishes […]
From data tools to digital asset management, content marketing will see a huge tech boost in the coming year, and companies that embrace and leverage the right tools for their objectives are the ones that will thrive. Good work takes hard work, and good content in a highly saturated market takes continual research and innovation […]
Continuing on the theme from my first blog, Music as a Marketing Mechanism, I want to zero in on how audience data can help musicians grow their fan base and brand. The Power of Data In the music industry, first and third-party data has the potential to unlock vital insights. It can help artists identify […]
DAC held an American Marketing Association (AMA) lunch series session titled “Digital Lead Generation Minus the Guesswork” yesterday at the Doubletree Hotel in Cleveland. DAC’s Vice-President of Client Strategy Nasser Sahlool led the afternoon seminar. Topics discussed included: digital trends, SoLoMo – Social, Local and Mobile channels, methodologies to succeed in a dynamic digital environment, […]
Do you get 80% of your leads from your top four markets? Is your franchise aligned to service only certain zip codes? Do you know what directories (if any) your customers are using? Successful local search campaigns are built through targeting specific local market areas and ensuring that your message reaches consumers in that area. […]